Content Research
Arshad, Mehreen et al. “Awareness and perceptions of electroconvulsive therapy among psychiatric patients: a cross-sectional survey from teaching hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan” BMC psychiatry vol. 7 27. 21 Jun. 2007, doi:10.1186/1471-244X-7-27
This article gives an overview of the perceptions of ECT. I’m pulling a figure from it to back up my claim about the stigma surrounding ECT. It also helps support my call to action about creating more dialogue around ECT.
"A Patient And Family’s Guide To Electroconvulsive Therapy". Kaltura, 2018, https://www.kaltura.com/index.php/extwidget/preview/partner_id/1038472/uiconf_id/40487531/entry_id/1_dnj0obxj/embed/auto?&flashvars[streamerType]=auto. Accessed 18 Oct 2018.
This Michigan Medicine video gives an overview of ECT and shares the experiences of several patients, including Sam (whose name I changed) and their family members. The video also supports some of my claims about the negative perception of ECT and the hesitation many potential patients feel.
“Electroconvulsive Therapy.” BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, 17 Nov. 2003, www.bcbstx.com/provider/pdf/medicalpolicies/mental/301_013.pdf.
I used a screenshot of this informational piece from BlueCross BlueShield of Texas to show that ECT is only sometimes covered.
"Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)". Ect.Org, 2018, https://www.ect.org/resources/apa.html. Accessed 18 Oct 2018.
I used this article, from the American Psychiatric Association, to learn more about insurance coverage for ECT. I thought discussing treatment costs, and the issue of coverage, could help me connect the paper to practical issues and provide a call to action. The article states ECT is at least partially covered by most insurance providers.
“Hospital and Surgery Costs.” Debt.org, 2018, https://www.debt.org/medical/hospital-surgery-costs/.
This article reports the average cost per day of hospital stay in 2016. I used this statistic to make my point that ECT can be a very expensive procedure.
Gavin, Kara. "ECT Emerges As Cost-Effective For Treatment-Resistant Depression". Labblog.Uofmhealth.Org, 2018, https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/ect-emerges-as-cost-effective-for-treatment-resistant-depression. Accessed 18 Oct 2018.
This Michigan Health Lab article is written about the journal publication on which my piece is based. It includes a quote from Kara Zivin, one of the authors of the study and one of my sources, saying coverage for ECT is variable and insurance providers should consider covering ECT earlier in a patient’s course of treatment.
“How ECT Relieves Depression.” Hopkins Medicine, 2018, https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/how-ect-relieves-depression. Accessed 28 Nov 2018.
This article describes some of the science behind why ECT works. I pulled from the article an image of a head with electrodes attached, to use in my slideshow.
Kellner, Charles. “Brain Stimulation with ECT: Neuroscience Insights from an Old Treatment.” Psychiatric Times, vol. 32, no. 1, Jan. 2015.
I pulled a figure from this article to show how ECT achieves higher recovery rates than other, more conventional treatments for depression.
“Michigan Medicine.” Crains Detroit Business, 2017, https://www.crainsdetroit.com/node/682271. Accessed 28 Nov 2018
I used a picture of Michigan Medicine from this website for my slideshow.
Mortimer, Alexandru. “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest - Shock Therapy Full Scene - Full HD”. YouTube, 10 Apr 2013, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQa_sg4zN88.
From this video, I grabbed an image of Jack Nicholson, the actor in One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, receiving electroconvulsive therapy.
Rankin, Alexis. “University faculty, alums, students, and local community members and business owners, spoke at the Ted x UMich event Friday evening.” The Michigan Daily, 11 Feb 2018, https://www.michigandaily.com/section/campus-life/tedx-talks-analogies-hustle-and-more-ninth-annual-conference.
This photo was taken (by my roommate!) for a Michigan Daily article about the TedX series at U of M. I used it as my default background slide. I wanted to have some kind of neutral slide in between images and figures, because otherwise I found there was a mismatch at some points between the slide and what I was saying.
Ross, Eric L., et al. “Cost-Effectiveness of Electroconvulsive Therapy vs Pharmacotherapy/Psychotherapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression in the United States.” JAMA Psychiatry, vol. 75, no. 7, Jan. 2018, p. 713., doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2018.0768.
I used this source, the publication I’m discussing and which informed by original Michigan Daily article, to fill in my descriptions of methodology and results in the TED Talk. I also pulled two figures from the publication to make TED Talk slides. Some of my real-world connections and call to action are based on the study itself, although I gathered those more from my conversations with the study authors, as reflected in my origin piece.
Genre Research
Osier, Faith. “The key to a better malaria vaccine.” TED. April 2018. Lecture.
This TED Talk focuses on how Osier’s team has used new technology to isolate the malaria virus, so they can more quickly and effectively gather data on how the virus responds to different antibodies. Osier’s talk is very focused and direct, as many science-related TED Talks are, but she also touches on the big-picture relevance of her work.
Jayatilaka, Hasini. “How cancer cells communicate - and how we can slow them down.” TED. Oct. 2017. Lecture.
Jayatilaka shares her discovery of a communication pathway between metastasizing cancer cells and explains how her team has used that knowledge to develop cancer-slowing drugs. Jayatilaka’s lecture does not rely heavily on visuals, but I do think she successfully humanizes the science by sharing her story and emphasizing the importance of collaboration.
Gage, Greg. “This computer is learning to read your mind.” TED. June 2018. Lecture.
In this TED Talk, researcher Greg Gage explores using of EEG signals to reconstruct a subject’s thoughts in response to a visual stimulus. For the majority of the talk, Gage speaks over a video of the experiment being conducted. I think the format of the TED Talk helps viewers follow the science and makes the experience more engaging.
“How to Create Your TED Talk: An 8-Step Process.” Speak Up For Success, https://speakupforsuccess.com/create-a-ted-talk/. Accessed 28 Nov 2018.
Drawing on opinions from Chris Anderson, TED Talk founder, this article gives a step-by-step guide to creating a successful TED Talk. One major takeaway I found in the article is that TED Talks must start with an interesting, novel idea, and the speaker should not lose focus of communicating their exciting idea. After reading this article, I was reminded to take a step back and reevaluate my TED Talk from a broad perspective; do I have an exciting idea to share, and is every piece of my talk relevant to that idea?
Samayoa, Priscila. “The Extent of Influence That Genre Conventions Have on TED Talks.” 2017, http://writingandrhetoric.cah.ucf.edu/stylus/files/8_2/Stylus_8_2_Samayoa.pdf.
This essay looks at the TED Talk as a genre and as a system of genres. Samayoa analyzes four individual TED Talks, pointing out effective usages of emotional connection, body language, visual aids, and humor. Samayoa also identifies the conventions of a TED Talk, but concludes that speakers are encouraged to push genre boundaries, and so there is significant variation between TED Talks. The essay helped me to look at my work with a better understanding of what makes a successful TED Talk, inspiring me to focus more on my sense of urgency/call to action and human connection.